2012 Haspin info/dates/attendance

[212sparky]

i talked to a buddy of mine and it would be more in parts and time then the cost of changing the bed

 

[212sparky]

plus what my time is worth. in 8 hours i could just buy a drop side and be good to go. plus i need it out at a job site in a month and my schedule is booked solid for the next 3 weeks.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Just to the East of Knoxville, TN

Mods if there is a checking in thread please move this post. Thanks!

 

[212sparky]

I think you are ok since you are on your way back from Haspin. Have a safe rest of your trip.

 

[319]

It's unusual to see the shelter without a truck beneath being repaired.

 

[212sparky]

No one took a picture when sevens truck was down for repair I guess.

 

[Deuce_Biganslow]

Left out around 10:15 pm local time last night (so the boys could "sleep" on the way home) and made it home with no issues about 5 hours later.

The boys and I had a blast. It was great to see familiar faces as well as new faces...that we hope to see again next year!

We set up early in the week across the lake, thinking we might avoid as much dust as possible. We didn't get much campfire time and didn't participate in any night rides - but I guess that's to be expected with little guys. After about 9:00 pm, they get crabby...and then so do I. (I swear it's them that gets crabby first!)

I have a few pix and vids I'll try to post up - sorry I couldn't do it sooner, but AT&T's Edge coverage wasn't working very well for me!

 

[gimpyrobb]

Probably didn't have the diatch light that Gimpy has.

He actually DID have them! Oh and by the way, I might have sent a flare or two up to show "the kids" how they worked. You now only have $80 worth of stuff.

Sparky, I have a dropside bed, just couldn't fit it in the GMC, send me a PM and we'll see what we can work out.

I had a great time with everyone, maybe next year I will have a truck.

 

[Deuce_Biganslow]

3 mini-mohawks being entertained by Gimp-hawk...believe it or not, their quads stayed on all four wheels all week even despite quality time with Gimp early in the week!

 

[Deuce_Biganslow]

...seconds later...

The boys say "thanks," Recovry4x4!

 

[Deuce_Biganslow]

...more lessons from Gimp - this time on the effects of his multi-fuel brew:

 

[Deuce_Biganslow]

SW digging in the sand:

 

[Deuce_Biganslow]

...looks like you just gotta hump it, SW!

IMG 1411 - YouTube

 

[gimpyrobb]

SW digging in the sand:

More like sinking...

 

[rbeasley66]

I'm broke down over by "SETOYOTA" place in GA. I-75, exit#142...1 mile east at the Chevron Gas Station "Hiway Haven"....Trans or transfer case not working. Looking to see what the problem is. 4 wheel low is the only thing working. Sounds like when the starter does'nt engage the flywheel(that kind of noise)
Trans is a 4L80E.
Phil
954-812-9840

Phil, did you figure out what was wrong and get back on the road yet?

 

[augiedoggy]

Hello happy Haspin people! I started an official haspin media thread so others can quickly find the good stuff!
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/steel-...cial-2012-haspin-rally-multimedia-thread.html

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Just pulled into the house. Whew!!!

Is it time for next year yet?

 

[EMD567]

Does this make me tail dog charlie? just hit the house at 0407, after waking up the neighboorhood. So when is Haspin 2013?

 

[swbradley1]

Glad you guys made it back okay. Did Timmy make it okay? Tinkerbell?

 

[rbeasley66]

Does this make me tail dog charlie? just hit the house at 0407, after waking up the neighboorhood. So when is Haspin 2013?

Hold on there Buckaroo Banzai, don't rush the play, I'm still heading home. GPS says around 10:30 tonight.
Jeff invited me to follow him home to KY for a shower, a great dinner and a plug in for my shelter instead of spending Sunday night at Haspin. I am very thankful for his offer.